Hall and Shereff review calcaneal anatomy from a surgical perspective, covering surface landmarks, integument and arterial territories, the medial neurovascular bundle, key tendons and ligaments, trabecular architecture, and the four articular facets—with emphasis on the radiographic angles and anatomical relationships that govern fracture patterns and approach-related complications.
When planning a calcaneal fracture approach, use Böhler's angle and the crucial angle on the lateral radiograph to gauge fracture severity, then select your approach knowing the posterior peroneal artery dictates lateral flap viability and the tarsal tunnel neurovascular bundle gates medial access to the sustentaculum — the anatomical anchor for reduction and fixation.
Hall and Shereff review calcaneal anatomy from a surgical perspective, covering surface landmarks, integument and arterial territories, the medial neurovascular bundle, key tendons and ligaments, trabecular architecture, and the four articular facets—with emphasis on the radiographic angles and anatomical relationships that govern fracture patterns and approach-related complications.
When planning a calcaneal fracture approach, use Böhler's angle and the crucial angle on the lateral radiograph to gauge fracture severity, then select your approach knowing the posterior peroneal artery dictates lateral flap viability and the tarsal tunnel neurovascular bundle gates medial access to the sustentaculum — the anatomical anchor for reduction and fixation.